Joan E. Nelson

Joan E. Nelson, 87, of Crawford, NY, died Friday, February 26, 2010 at Elant at Goshen in Goshen, NY.

Joan was born August 16, 1922 in Manhattan, NY, the daughter of the late Edward and the late Emily (Byrne) O'Hara. She was the widow of Chester Nelson.

She retired from Goshen Abstract, Goshen, as a secretary, was a member of St. Paul's R.C. Church in Bullville, and former member of St. John the Evangelist R.C. Church, Goshen.

She is survived by her son, Dennis Nelson and wife, Kim Marie of Poughkeepsie; son-in-law, Thomas L. Paffenroth of Bullville; four grandchildren: Kevin Paffenroth and companion, Amy, Tim Paffenroth and wife, Suzanne, Jillian Nelson and Kathryn Nelson; three great-grandchildren: Nikole, Kaylee and Thomas. She was predeceased by her daughter, Linda E. Paffenroth.

There will be no visitation. Burial will be private and at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 419 East Main St., Ste. 307B, Middletown, NY 10940.